AP Literature: Jane Eyre-Vocabulary List #1

Lamentable

expression of regret or sorrow; deserving to be regretted.

Torpid

in a state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargic; sluggish.

Bilious

relating to bile, either indicating a physical condition marked by excessive bile production or a state of irritability and bad temper.

Antipathy

a feeling of aversion OR object of aversion

Impudence

worked by brash behavior or impertinent disrespect

Pungent

sharp taste or smell

Trifle

something of slight importance or very little value

Benefactress

a women who functions as a benefactor

Igominy

A situation or event that cases humiliation

Consecration

to make or declare sacred, to change into the body and blood of Christ, to initiate into the order of bishops / to dedicate to some service or goal